A Comprehensive Review On Pharmacological Activity Of Terminalia Catappa (Combretaceae)- An Update

Authors

  • Jony Mallik Department of Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Faruq Abdullah Al Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Bangladesh
  • Banik Rony Kumar Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Keywords:

Terminalia catappa, Bangla Badam, Indian Almond, Pharmacological activity

Abstract

The main aim of this review is to make a proper profile of about the pharmacological activity of Terminalia catappa ( Combretaceae). Terminalia catappa is a very useful medicinal plants that are growing at the different districts of Bangladesh. The local or bangla name of Terminalia catappa is Bangla Badam. English name are Country Almond, Indian Almond. Terminalia catappa is native to the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar. The distinct part this plant may possess different pharmacological activity to the human being. The plant contains Gallic acid, allagic acid, corilagin and unidentified flavonoids have been isolated from leaves, fruits and bark. Oil from fruits resembled almond oil. The present article attempts to provide comprehensive information on pharmacological properties of Terminalia catappa for further potential research.

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Published

2018-03-01

How to Cite

Mallik, J., Al, F. A., & Kumar, B. R. (2018). A Comprehensive Review On Pharmacological Activity Of Terminalia Catappa (Combretaceae)- An Update. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, 1(2), 65–70. Retrieved from https://ajprd.com/index.php/journal/article/view/47

Issue

Volume 1st, Issue 2nd, Mar-Apr 2013

Section

Review Articles

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